SvM Addiction Consultant was founded by Shelley van Minnen, an experienced coach and counselor specialising in addiction. Her personal background and own recovery experience enable her to help others deal with addiction challenges. SvM Addiction Consultant offers a wide range of services, including post-treatment support, 12-step facilitation, motivational interviewing and coaching for addiction-related problems. With over a decade of experience in counselling and coaching, Shelley has a strong focus on long-term self-sufficiency.
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Extensive experience in the care and support sector
Shelley van Minnen has extensive experience in the care and counselling sector, with a strong focus on addiction and mental co-morbidity. She has worked in various roles since 2011, including as a Supervisor, Senior Counselor and Addiction Specialist, at organisations such as Nova House Foundation, We are BROER!, Yes We Can Clinics, and Cordaan.
In her roles, Shelley has worked with clients with complex addiction problems and mental disorders, leading both individual therapies and group sessions. She also has experience in cognitive behavioural therapy and was involved in guiding clients in their recovery and reintegration into society. Her duties ranged from coaching and group counselling to performing medical checks and administrative work. Her career shows a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and working in multidisciplinary teams to provide effective care.
Professional and expert approach
With her professional and expert approach, Shelley helps people who are stuck due to setbacks, crisis or addiction. She also offers support to young people with mental health, trauma and/or behavioural problems or substance use issues. SvM Addiction Consultant is flexible and deployable on site, in clinics or as a caregiver support. Conversations can take place online, by phone or on location. In addition, Shelley offers counselling to clinics and group counselling, as well as home-based interventions and referrals to detox and treatment programmes.
SvM Addiction Consultant focuses on specific target groups, such as people who have completed treatment and still need support/guidance, those who want to know more about the 12-step programme, people who are stuck in certain areas of life, those who need education about addiction, loved ones/family living with an addict and need help, and young people with mental health, trauma and/or behavioural problems or substance use issues.
At SvM Addiction Consultant, you will receive professional guidance from an experienced coach and counselor who understands what you are going through. Shelley van Minnen is ready to help you on your way to long-term self-sufficiency and recovery.
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